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The Kudzu Band comes from Georgia, USA, formed in the mid-70s and has just launched an only and rare album privately in 1976. Almost no other information is available in internet, including the real names of the musicians.Chitlin 'Circuit is a short album, divided into 7 tracks. It's typical southern rock of the era (mainly influenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top), already "mixed" with other styles, such as hard on guitar, which leads the instrumental, and even rare moments in prog-ballad line with flute and synthesizer. Highlighting "Chitlin 'Circuit," "Go On Go Away" and "Back Door Man". Nothing essential, but still recommended for southern fans and hard rock of the 70s.

Jacques Rivest had the distinction of being one of the main founding members of one of Quebec's most critically acclaimed progressive rock bands from the 70's, Pollen. However by the end of 1976 the band was no more and it would be 3 years before Rivest would be heard from again when he released his self titled solo album. This album re-unites Rivest with his Pollen band mates, even original drummer Serge Courchesne who quit in '74.While the music on this CD has flashes of instrumental fireworks don't expect it to sound like Pollen. The sound leans more towards folk but plenty of prog influences remain; the songs are also generally more commercial as well. Rivest's soothing and tender voice guides the listener through this fine collection of material and I'd have to say the highlight for me was the Eastern flavored "Voyage au Tibet" with its full and rich sound, clocking in at over 7 minutes. However there are grand orchestral moments a plenty on this disc.Over all this is yet another solid re-issue from the ProgQuébec people and one worthy of adding to your collection if you are wondering why the 70's was a magical time for this kind of music in Québec.
Text: Sea of Tranquility

Obscure band from Mexico, "Hangar Ambulante" was formed in the late '60s by young people from the capital Mexico City. The group was disbanded after becoming a trio, around 1971, without releasing anything oficilly. The guitar players Ernesto de León and Sérgio Mancera played with Three Souls in My Mind years after and bass player Olaf de la Barrera continued with several local projects and playing with Canned Heat. Post here some songs of the band available in the internet. We heard a competent and nervous blues rock from start to finish, with covers of the classics "Hoochie Coochie Man", "Rock Me Baby" and "Rockin 'Robin" (here an instrumental version), in addition to the theme "Canción 2", sung in English with heavy vocals, great work of the guitars, drums and harmonica. The bad part is the low quality of the recording.

Recorded in New York in 1973, released that same year on Attilana, and reissued 35 years later by EM Records, Friends & Countrymen has stood the test of time. Earl Rodney and his countrymen were Trinidadian musicians on self-imposed exile, Rodney being one of Trinidad's best steel pan players. Friends & Countrymen is all about groove, heat, strong musicianship, fun... and the steel pan, of course! The instrument is prominently featured in the instrumental track "Midnight Man (O'Mo'O'Ru)," and always provides lead melodies and background accompaniment elsewhere. The grooves are deep Caribbean funks. Over the bass, drums, and percussion are stacked wah-wah guitar, horns a-plenty, and the alto pan. "Juck Juck" has a jam-goes-Afro-funk vibe. It's no surprise that it opens the album: its infectious beat and call-to-dance vocals immediately set the record player on fire. "Peace Pipe" is a humorous ode to marijuana, while "Strife in the Village," the album's most ambitious track, blends Chicago-type horn lines with Rodney's Island music. The second half begins with two mellower, more jam-oriented tracks (including the aforementioned "Midnight Man"). Then, the eight-minute "Friends & Countrymen" comes back to strong, uplifting songwriting, punchy horn lines, and a savory fusion of Caribbean and African styles. The steel pan is a difficult instrument to record and mix -- in the backgroud, it tends to get muddy; in the foreground, it takes a lot of room -- but engineer Haydin Harris did a fine job on this album. And Earl Rodney is definitely a stellar player, although his whole posse was quite talented.

Pearl formed in the mid-70s in Colombia, by the musicians Jaime Rodríguez and Daniel Basanta, both former Columna de Fuego. La Banda Salsa edited some singles and only one album in 1976, recorded in Spain and released there and in Brazil, unfortunately the group disbanded at the end of the decade.Viva la Salsa brings nine short tracks, and several covers (including "And I Love Her" by The Beatles). Music, of course, is highly influenced by Latin rhythms like cumbia and salsa and funk rock. The instrumental is rich with striking metals, woodwinds, percussion, keyboard and guitar solos, accompanying lyrics in Spanish, with several moments of chorus.Interesting gem to Latin and funk rock fans, recommended.

An amazing heavy psychedelic rock album from one of the best artists from Perú. Jean Paul "El Troglodita" is the nick name of a real man called Enrique Tellería. He start recording at DisPeru (same label as Saicos) a rock n' roll - ballad singer, and make one LP called "Tengo un mustang", plus few singles... then he recorded one geat single with a hard rock on Iempsa (this tracks talks about that he like to smoke, make love and when he smoke he is very happy.... he goes to the jail when the song starts to play on the radio stations). Then He was kicked form that label and goes to MAG to record his bet stuff.....am album called "Vudú" and 2 singles.

On this album, his backline is the amazing band Laghonia, making this album a must for heavy psychedelic collectors....the openning track is a wild psychedelic track with a progressive middle part...

Patricio Castillo is a Chilean singer and composer, born in Cautín in 1946. He has long and important history in the Nueva Canción Chilena moviment, being one of the original members of the band Quilapayún, also participating in works of Amerindios and Los jaivas and partnerships with Víctor Jara, Isabel Parra, Manduka among others. During the dictatorship, he went into exile in France where he released two solo albums.Post here his second album, Provincias (Provinces), of 1977. It is divided into eight short tracks (except the "Provinces I" of 16 minutes), with Brazilian Manduka and Fernando Falcão. The sound is basically peaceful and acoustic folk, little psychedelic at times, in line with the Nueva Canción and remembering various names mentioned above, with beautiful flute, acoustic guitar and percussion passages, including some typical instruments of South America. Another important point is the lyric part, all in Spanish and rich, with strong criticism to the government of the time and themes of daily life of the people. Essential for fans of the Nueva canción Latinoamericana and Latin folk.

Pearl formed in Paris, French capital in 1970 by multi-instrumentalist and composer Juan Carlos Cáceres, born in Argentina and living in Europe since the end of the previous decade. Along with other local musicians, including bassist Daniel Leonard (former Crium Delirium). The group Malón released two LPs in the early 70. The project soon fell apart and Cáceres continued solo career in France until his death in April this year.Post here the first album, Rebelión (also titled Rebellion), 1971. It is divided into 11 short tracks that bring the typical mixture of progressive and psychedelic rock at the time, still counting on some doses of Latin rhythms (as in "Candombe"). The instrumental dominates, balanced and with beautiful flute, percussion, organ and guitar passages, creating a peaceful and trip atmosphere at times, accompanied by vocals in French, which appears sometimes. No main highlight, because it is a solid work. Great effort for progressive and psychedelic rock and latin of 70s.

Pearl formed in São Paulo in the early 70s. The band "Matéria Prima" was a quartet of school friends in the Sao Miguel Paulista neighborhood, releasing two albums in the second half of the decade, taking part in university festivals and opening for Tom Zé. The group disbanded in the early '80s.Post here the first disc of 1975, consists of 12 short tracks. The sound combines various influences such as psychedelia, popular music, folk and country rock, remembering names like Casa das Máquinas e Pão com Manteiga. The instrumental arrangements brings good organ, guitar and some blows, accompanying by Edvaldo's vocals with several choruses and lyrics in Portuguese, with trip and day-day themes. Rcommended for Brazilian '70s rock fans.

Singer and musician Jesús Figueroa was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was a member of the local band Opus Alpha in the early 70. After the end of the group, Jesus left for a solo career, releasing three albums, two in the 70s, until he leave the country in 1975 and the last almost 25 years later.Post here his first album, "Jesús con Todos", 1972, with musicians from local groups as Psiglo and Dias de Blues. The album consists of 7 tracks, totaling just over half an hour, mixing classic rock, blues, acoustic and folk, remembering in moments his former band. The sound is simple and straightforward, with great moments of guitar, harmonica, acoustic guitar and even organ, all the lyrics in Spanish, powerful Figueroa's vocals and some hippies themes. Emphasis on "Diablo," "Susana Se Va," "Cambiaras Al Hombre" and the live "Lágrimas De Blues," which closes the disc.Great pearl for classic rock fans and bluesy of '70s.

Venezuelan pearl formed at the capital Caracas in the end of the 60s originally under the name of LSD, and then changed to Tsee Mud, as they became more known, and finally to Bacro. The group was one of the pioneers of rock in the country , along with bands like Love Depression and Ladies WC. Unfortunately the band didn't record or released a LP in its few years of activities (1969-71) , only a few tracks were recorded in 1971, which were "miraculously" saved and released only in 2012 (LP and CD), by Shadocks, more than 40 years after the end of the band.
The sound of the guys brings a typical heavy psych of early 70s, very influenced by American psychedelic rock (especially Jimi Hendrix) and also South American bands at that time and others hard rock groups like Cream and Led Zeppelin, still with some blues. Album full of powerful fuzz guitar, aggressive vocals and great instrumental quality in general, characteristics of their shows at the time. The songs are in English or Spanish .
For those who like psychedelic rock and also South American rock, this is a gem highly recommended. Joseito Romero (guitarra)
Luis Emilio Mauri (baixo)
Raul Rivas (bateria)
Jesus Toro (vocal)

1 When I Was a Boy 2:45
2 Amandote Esta Dios 5:07
3 Waht's the Matter with You Jane 3:07
4 I Am a Happy Man 4:48
5 If You Want to Be Aliue 5:06
6 One Day to the Week 3:27
7 Down with the War 4:17
8 This Natural Place 4:30
9 Mundo 2:46
10 Odelin 4:08
11 Show Me 3:47

Odyssee was an obscure quartet, whose origins are unknown and only the line-up has come in surface. They recorded an album in 1974, which apparently was never released and it became available only in late-90's on private-pressed vinyl.

The album consists of three very long cuts along with the short opening piece ''Ithaki'', which contains some of the best dual guitar performances you can found around, with great riffs and powerful twists in a fast tempo.The long pieces come in a more traditional Kraut/Psych style with extended jamming, showered by discreet bluesy influences and some WISHBONE ASH colors in the background.''Circum-navigationed hazard'' is propably the best the three with nice breaks, a nice narration in the middle, dynamic twin guitar riffing and even the jamming parts are also good.''Deliverance'' and ''Final enigmatic blaze of glory days'' sound less balanced and typical of Heavy/Hard Rock style with decent but not outstanding lead guitars and overstretched Kraut-flavored grooves with little to offer. The recording quality of the album is below average, somewhat affecting the overall execution.The ability of the group to comfortably switch from sharp riffs and impressive dual guitar moves to more psychedelic and slow-paced passages is definitely great and will reward all fans of guitar-based Kraut Rock.

Very rare album, which you will be like to find after purchasing it in double-digit bucks.Good, mostly instrumental, guitar-powered Kraut Rock with an average sound but also a talented guitar duo.Recommended.
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Beybonlar was a band from Turkey, active in the late '60s. After winning a contest of amateur bands, they had the opportunity to record their only single in 1969. At the time the oldest member was 18 and the youngest, drummer Sefa Ulaştir, who plaied with Cem Karaca and Barış Manço years later, only 12.The single brings the song "Gelin Ayşem" and "Nenni", both short and close to the Turkish rock sound made at the time, with high doses of psychedelia and garage style. Lyrics in the local language, heavy wah-wah guitar and drums are the main highlights to the sound. Recommended for fans of "Anatolian Rock".

Pearl coming from Greece, the band Mad was formed in the early 70s and released a single album by Minos in 1972, still not re-released and quite rare. This is the only information about the quintet I found available on the internet.The eponymous of 1972 is divided into 12 short tracks that mix influences of progressive rock, folk and bits of psychedelia, recalling other local groups as Poll, Iraklis and Akritas. The instrumental is diverse and very well arranged, with flute, guitar, keyboard, acoustic guitar and percussion passages, all the lyrics are in Greek. No main highlight, because it is a solid job. Recommended for prog folk fans.

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